Holiday Beers!!!

Order Mikkeller online

Mikkeller Red White Christmas...$23.99 / 1.5ltr

(only available in magnum)

"Mikkellers Red/White Christmas is a mixture of a British Red Ale and a Belgian Wit Bier. To make sure, that this beer would bring you the Christmas spirit, it has been stuffed with bitter orange peel. American hops, orange peel, Red Ale and Wit Bier in combination makes this beer something special." -- Mikkeller

Rated 98/100 RateBeer

Mikkeller Santa's Little Helper 2011....$12.99 / 750ml

Mikkeller "Barrel Aged" Santa's Little Helper....$12.99 / 375ml

This version of Mikkeller's Christmas beer has been in rum barrels for several months. The result of that process is that this classic Belgian beer now has fine notes of wood, dried fruit and Caribbean rum.

Struise Tsjeeses Reserva...$7.99 / 11.2oz

"A special barrel aged version of Tsjeeses, aged in Novel white port barrels.

Struise aged 4 barrels of Tsjeeses in port barrels for 6 months.

Rated 99/100 Ratebeer

order Struise online

Arctic Whiskey Rocks

Arctic Rocks...$16.99 / set of 6

Chills Whiskey without watering it down.
"Finally, Whiskey on the rocks—no melting!
Watered-down whiskey is now a thing of the past. These ice cube alternatives made from hand-cut granite keep whiskey cool without ever diluting it. Effective at retaining temperature for extended periods of time. Safe, natural, non-porous, odorless, and flavorless. Includes travel pouch.

Rinse before use. Store in the freezer for at least 4 hours before use. Add 3 stones to a glass. Pour until liquid has reached the height of 1 stone (about 2 fl. oz.). Let stand for 5 minutes. Enjoy. Rinse after every use and air-dry. Store in the freezer for next time.

Do not chew or ingest. Intended for Whiskey and others spirits (such as Tequila, Gin, and Rum) only. Not intended for large volumes of liquid such as pitchers of iced tea or lemonade. Will not inadvertently scratch glass." - The Wine Enthusiast

The Best Beer in the World 2011

Weihenstephaner Vitus is the best beer in the world for 2011

Best of Show at The World Beer Awards 2011

It won First Place in four categories

Europe's Best Strong Wheat Beer

World's Best Wheat Beer Strong

World's Best Wheat Beer

and the big prize

World's Best Beer - Best of Show

In stock at The Wine and Cheese Place

Weihenstephaner Vitus....$2.69 / pint

"Aroma of banana, cloves and wheat. Floral and citrusy. Palate of banana, clove and sweet fermented fruit. Fruity bubblegum, big spicy flavours.  Medium bodied with a creamy texture. Full and warming. Lively carbonation and a long finish." -- World Beer Awards

World's Best Saison ~ World Beer Awards 2009

St. Feuillien Saison...$9.99 / 750ml

in stock at Forsyth and online

Saison

Silver Medal - French/Belgian Saison Ale

~U.S. Open Beer Championships 2011

World's Best Saison

~World Beer Awards 2009

St. Feuillien's Saison is what the Belgians call a beer of the terroir, a traditional farmhouse ale with all the rich savor of the fertile land of southern Belgium. Saison, a warm goldenblonde ale , is a top fermented classique. Thanks to secondary fermentation in the bottle,Saison has an unmistakable flavor full of nuances and a slight tang. 

Steve Neukomm will here today

Spirit tasting today at Forsyth from 1-4pm

Made right here in St. Louis from Square One Brewing

Spirits of St. Louis


Order online also

Spirits of St. Louis J.J. Neukomm Whiskey...$39.99

JJ Neukomm Whiskey ~ Our whiskey has been aged in small casks until it picks up the perfect taste & color. We begin with a blend of toasted malts & cherry wood smoked malt to craft an our own special character that you will not find in any whiskey at any price.

Spirits of St. Louis Island Time Amber Rum....$19.99

Island Rum ~ Our rum is made from 100% golden cane molasses directly from the sugar cane fields of Louisiana. It is fermented and run through our still to capture the true flavors that are reminiscent of rum from the Caribbean.

Spirits of St. Louis Regatta Bay Gin...$26.99

Spirits of St. Louis Gin ~ Our gin is an American gin, well balanced with a low Juniper and a higher citrus flavor. We use nine different botanicals including hops to balance this traditional sailing spirit.

Spirit of St. Louis Vermont Night Liqueur....$23.99 / 375ml

also available online now

"A silver Medal winner at the 2010 ADI Whiskey Conference, this oak aged Whiskey liqueur is sweetened with true Vermont Maple Syrup." -- label

Bells Expedition and Hell Hath No Fury

Some of the best Bell's Beers are here!!!

Bell's Expedition Stout 2011

"The vintage port of American stout. A good ale for the cellar. Well suited for November storms and trips across the Sahara. The darkest beer we make; this Imperial stout contains double the malt and five times the hops of our Kalamazoo stout and is perfect for cellaring as its complex character will evolve over time." -- brewery

Rated 100 percentile on RateBeer

Available online now

in stock at Forsyth
and online also


A very limited release from Bell's Brewery out of Michigan

Bell's Hell Hath No Fury Ale....6 packs

"Originally conceived along the lines of a Belgian Dubbel, Hell Hath No Fury... Ale morphed during development into something entirely different. Blending a pair of Belgian abbey-style yeasts into a recipe more akin to a roasty stout, Hell Hath No Fury... Ale offers up warm, roasted notes of coffee & dark chocolate together with the fruity & clove-like aromas

Alcohol by Volume: 7.7%

Original Gravity: 1.088

Shelf Life: 6 months from package date

Info from Bell's Website

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2011 Jolly Pumpkin Noel de Calabaza

2011 Jolly Pumpkin Noel de Calabaza is in stock

Online also

Just released


Jolly Pumpkin Noel de Calabaza.....$13.99 / 750ml
Ale aged in oak barrels
Rated 98/100 RateBeer

New Sodas....made with cane sugar

Dry Cucumber Soda

cool, mild, balanced, medium acidity

mediterranean foods, salmon, eggplant, tandoori pork, gazpacho

citrus vodka, cucumber gin, tequila

calories 45, fat 0g, sugars 11g, sodium 0mg, carbohydrates 11g

Dry Lemongrass Soda

dry, bright, grassy, medium acidity

Asian-inspired foods, spicy dishes, sushi, shellfish, goat cheese

citron or pear vodka, rum, cachaca

calories 50, total fat 0g, sugars 14g, sodium 0g, carbohydrates 14g

Asian-inspired foods, spicy dishes, sushi, shellfish, goat cheese

citron or pear vodka, rum, cachaca

calories 50, total fat 0g, sugars 14g, sodium 0g, carbohydrates 14g

Plus, back in stock now

When I first saw this, I thought of Pimms Cup -- I bet it will be delicious with it.
And then with Gin....this is a mixologist dream mixer


MR. Q. CUMBER Sparkling Cucumber Beverage-- 99 cents per 7oz bottle

"Mr. Q Cumber" is the hottest new beverage on the market. Made with all natural ingredients including cane sugar and real cucumber extract, this delicious and refreshing drink taste like you just bit into a fresh cold cucumber. Try one today!


That's right "Cucumber"! It's Absolutlely Delicious. "Mr. Q. Cumber" is America's first all natural crisp and refreshing drink that taste like you just bit into a ice cold cucumber.

Check out some reviews and drink ideas here - Cool Hunting

Cantillon

A small amount of Cantillon is in stock at Forsyth

We only got in 6 bottles each of.... 

2008 Cantillon Lou Pepe Kriek 750ml  - gone

Cantillon Iris 750ml  - still a few left

Cantillon Classic Gueuze 750ml  - still a few left

In order to be fair as possible and let others get a chance, we are going to mix it up a bit on this load.   This batch we are going to reward the regulars that come into the store.  No reservations online.   No reservations by phone.  First come first served for those of you shopping tomorrow.

Will be limited to 1 bottle per person (total, not of each).  18 people will get one bottle.

Some new beers in stock

Some beers in stock, will post more info later...

Sloeber Ale

Silly Scotch Ale

Petrus Winter #9

Wittekerke Imperial White Ale

St. Feuillien Gift Pack
2 bottles of each of the beers plus a glass

Very limited La Luna Rossa Cuvee 2009

La Luna Rossa Cuvee 2009 -- available online and Forsyth

Very rare and limited -- each bottle is numbered.
We only have 16 bottles available.

Ducato La Luna Rossa Cuvee 2009....$16.99 / 11.2oz btl

8% ABV

"50% Ale Aged in oak barrels, 50% Ale with cherries added and aged in oak barrels" - label

Rated 98/100 RateBeer

Sour/Wild Ale according to RateBeer
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Blend of Krisopolis (a new beer, that will be available in the future, fermented in barrels for 2 years, then Morello cherries are added to it), with a part of Ultima Luna (Barley Wine matured in Amarone barrels, with Marasca Morello cherries) and a part of young beer.

First brewed in 2009 and bottled in 2011.
Info from Ratebeer.com

Hennessy Kaws bottle

Hennessy Kaws Special Bottle - also online

Special VS label designed by the famous graffiti artist Kaws

Limited Duncan Taylor Scotch

Rare Duncan Taylor  Scotch

also online now

Limited, only 9 bottles available.

This is our second batch of this incredible scotch.
Duncan Taylor Dalmore 20 Year Old...$94.99
Distilled 1990
Bottled 2010
Only 305 bottles produced

DUNCAN TAYLOR 1990 DALMORE 20 YO CASK #4320
The critically acclaimed and award winning Rare Auld collection represents Single Malt and Single Grain Scotch whiskies of outstanding quality from Scotland’s prime whisky producing regions - Speyside, Islay, Highland, Island, Lowland and Campbeltown.

The majority of casks within this range are over 30 years old. They include a variety of cask types including Sherry, Port, American Oak Bourbon and wine.

The whiskies are bottled as single casks at cask strength with no chillfiltration or colouring. Each bottle of this collection is individually identified with information detailing the distillery and region or origin, distillation date, cask number, cask strength, date bottled and individual bottle number from the limited number available in each cask.

DISTILLED AT: DALMORE DISTILLERY
Dalmore might just be the most legendary distillery in the world when it comes to creating stunning whisky with real provenance. Even the distillery itself looks incredible, as it overlooks the Cromarthy Firth - an estuary from whose banks rise impressive slopes specked with green thicket and wooded copse. The house style is undeniably one of rich, full-bodied whisky, with orange, chocolate and coffee flavours and Dalmore whisky is regularly enjoyed as a post dinner digestif.

Each hand-selected cask is matured at the original distillery to allow it to age in the environment in which it was distilled. A cask is only bottled when it reaches its optimum age and quality.

2009 Bouchard Burgundy

order 2009 Burgundy online

2009 Bouchard Pommard...$48.99
Tasting note: "Proust said that about 60% of this blend was from domaine fruit. An expressive nose speaks of pretty red berry fruit with subtle earth and sauvage hints that carry over to the rich and relatively full-bodied flavors that are shaped by moderately rustic tannins and a notably firm finish where a hint of wood surfaces. This is quite good but note that patience will be required, especially for a villages-level wine." - Burghound

2009 Bouchard Vigne de L'Enfant de Jesus...$91.99
Tasting note: "Moderate wood sets off very ripe aromas of black cherry, plum and wet stone that also characterizes the extremely rich yet beautifully detailed flavors that possess superb intensity as well as fine complexity on the tension-filled and wonderfully persistent finish. Terrific."
Rated 91-94/100 Burghound

2009 Bouchard Nuits Saint Georges Les Cailles 1er Cru...$89.99
Tasting note: A very ripe, indeed even slightly surmature nose of mild reduction, mocha and menthol aromas introduces extremely rich yet reasonably delineated medium weight plus flavors that are unexpectedly cool and tension-filled on the dusty and palate staining finish. Notwithstanding the cool impression of the finish, this is riper than I like and it affects the expression of the underlying terroir.
Rated 89-91/100 Allen Meadows' Burghound

2009 Bouchard Nuits Saint Georges...$43.99
Tasting note: "A ripe, earthy and somber red and dark berry fruit nose gives way to rich, forward and utterly delicious flavors that are quite firm but only mildly rustic, all wrapped in a mocha-infused finish where a hint of bitter chocolate can be found." -- Burghound

2009 Meo Camuzet

Order 2009 Burgs online now

The great 2009s of Meo Camuzet
2009 Meo Camuzet Corton Les Perrieres Grand Cru...$244.99
Tasting note: This is fresher than the Vigne au Saint with a bit more elegance as well with primarily red berry fruit-liqueur aromas that are liberally cut with wet stone and soft earth notes that continue onto the well-delineated flavors that possess a completely different mouth feel as here the palate impression is linear to the point of being almost strict as the minerality is almost pungent. Despite the austerity, this is really quite classy.
Rated 92-94/100 Burghound

2009 Meo Camuzet Corton Clos Rognet...$289.99
Tasting note: A lavishly fruited nose of essence black raspberry and game hints marries into opulently rich and mouth coating broad-shouldered flavors that are loaded with dry extract that buffers to perfection the very firm tannic spine on the overtly powerful and tautly muscular finish. This is a seriously impressive effort and the best of these three Cortons as the old vine sap is very much in evidence.
Rated 93-95/100 Burghound

2009 Meo Camuzet Bourgogne Rouge...$37.99
2009 Meo Camuzet Bourgogne Blanc....$35.99

2009 Meo Camuzet Fixin....$53.99
Tasting note: A pungently earthy, fresh and ripe nose of primarily red berry fruit aromas merges into rich, ample and generous flavors that possess a velvety mouth feel and good concentration on the sappy and reasonably persistent finish. A quality villages. -- Burghound

Springbank Scotch - Sherry Edition

A new series from Springbank.  14 Year old Single Malt Scotch fully matured in different Sherry casks.  Very limited and small production.

In stock at Forsyth and online

Springbank 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Oloroso...$84.99
Cask 268 Distilled in 1996
Limited release of 546 bottles of Springbank fully matured in Oloroso sherry casks for 14 years. ---- Tasting Notes - Nose: Nutty and spicy - walnuts and ginger. Mulled wine. Citrus fruits. Brown sugar. Ginger cake. Leather. Tobacco smoke. Zesty. Palate: Warm and fruity. Blood oranges, lemons, citrus fruits. Dark chocolate truffle. Chewy. Rubber. Finish: Leather and smoke. 

Springbank 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Amontillado...$84.99
Cask 305 Distilled in 1996
Limited release of 524 bottles of Springbank fully matured in Amontillado sherry casks for 14 years. ---- Tasting Notes - Nose: Toasted oak and tobacco. Warm leather. Aromatic herbs. Black pepper. Tropical fruits. Palate: Woody. Pepper. Nutty, roasted hazelnuts. Slightly acidic. Finish: Clean and woody. 

Springbank 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Fino...$84.99
Cask 265 Distilled in 1996
Limited release of 576 bottles of Springbank fully matured in Fino sherry casks for 14 years. ---- Tasting Notes: Woody, floral and fruity. Green grapes and apple blossoms. Sandalwood. Delicate and pleasant. Palate: Oaky, Slight smoke. Wild herbs. Heather. Dry. Finish: Nutty and dry. 

Springbank 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Manzanilla...$84.99
Cask 259 Distilled in 1996
Limited release of 546 bottles of Springbank fully matured in Manzanilla sherry casks for 14 years. ---- Tasting Notes - Nose: Sharp with notes of almonds, marzipan, cinnamon, camomile. Lime zest. Orange marmalade. Palate: Dry, dough like. Lime juice. Parma Violets. Fruity and floral. Finish: Fresh, dry and bitter.

Amazing Shea Pinot Noirs

Shea Wine Cellars Willamette Block Series 

In stock at Forsyth and online

2009 Shea Pinot Noir Block 5....$53.99
The 2009 Pinot Noir Block 5 is made from Dijon Clone 777. It reveals a wine with greater sweetness of fruit, more complexity, and outstanding depth and concentration. It has enough ripe tannin to evolve for 1-2 years and will deliver pleasure through 2019 if not longer.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Advocate


2009 Shea Pinot Noir Block 7....$53.99
The 2009 Pinot Noir Block 7 is made from Wadenswil clone. It displays greater spiciness in its expressive nose, plenty of fruit on the palate, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. It can be approached now but will last for another 8-10 years.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Advocate

2009 Shea Pinot Noir Block 23...$53.99
"This is a 100% Pommard release from our most famous block. This wine has pure cherry flavors, great mouth-feel, intensity, polished tannins and a long, long finish." -- winery

Grand Teton Black Cauldron

Grand Teton Seasonal

Imperial Stout time.....

Grand Teton Black Cauldron
Imperial Stout...$8.99 / 4pk

Rated 98/100 Percentile on RateBeer
Rated B+ on BeerAdvocate

New Bells Amber Ale package + Fresh Two hearted...

Bells Two Hearted Ale is back in stock -- bottled on 10/20/11

Plus check out the fresh new package on Bells Amber Ale!

Tasting the Schlafly Bourbon Barrel Aged Quad

Tasting beer out of the barrel!!!

Monday, November 7th, tasting at Schlafly Tap Room of Schlafly Quadrupel aged in The Wine and Cheese Place Buffalo Trace Bourbon Barrel.   

The beer has been in the barrel for just over 3 months (put in barrel August 5, 2011).   I have tasted a lot of wine out of the barrel, but this is the first beer that I have ever tasted out of a barrel.   It is very exciting, I think you are going to love this beer once it is bottled.   It was tasting pretty damn good to me.   The general consensus with the brewers at Schlafly (Stephen, Brennan, and Augie) was that it could be bottled now, but we are going to wait a little longer and see what happens.  

Brennan of Schlafly "tapping" the barrel so we can taste...

Click here to see the full story see pictures of the barrel being filled.

Here is a look at the label...

Schlafly Bourbon Barrel Aged Quadrupel 

"A Schlafly beer for 

The Wine and Cheese Place"

Release Date:  Yet to be determined.   Schlafly Brewmaster, Stephen Hale, will taste periodically and decide when it is ready for release.  He predicted anywhere between 3-6 months of barrel aging.  Currently it has been in barrel for about 3 months already!

Production:  Very limited production.  Depending on evaporation we should see 20-22 cases of 750ml bottles of beer.

Price: Yet to be determined ($11-$14 / 750ml)

Where to purchase:  The beer will be available at all 4 of The Wine and Cheese Place locations plus online at www.wineandcheeseplace.com

How do you find about the release:

Watch our blog / facebook / twitter / or sign up for our emails to be notified of the release.

Check out information on the next collaborations....

#2 TWCP and Perennial Artisan Ales:  
Heart of Gold Wheat Wine aged in a Knob Creek Barrel
This will be Perennial's first barrel aged beer!
(already in barrel since October 6, 2011)
click here to read more


#3 TWCP and 4 Hands Brewing Co.:  
Russian Imperial Stout brewed with Goshen Espresso and Whole Vanilla Bean aged in an Elijah Craig Barrel 
This will be 4 Hands' first barrel aged beer!
(should be put in barrel in November)
click here to read more


#4 TWCP and 2nd Shift Brewing:  
You voted and chose their Cat Spit Stout to put in barrel
This will be 2nd Shift's first barrel aged beer.
(waiting for the barrel to arrive, should be 6-8 weeks)

more to come in the future....

Delicious wine from the unknown grape of Jacquère...

Apremont -- crisp and clean!

2010 Pierre Boniface Vin Savoie Apremont...$15.99
This wine is produced on the French side of the Alps (Savoie Region) right across from Switzerland and is very similar to Swiss white wines but we think it is even better and much better priced (Swiss wines tend to be expensive).    It is made from 100% Jacquère. and is unoaked.   It is great with cheeses including of course Tomme de Savoie from the same region.  Plus if you want a white wine with Raclette, give this one a try.
"This light, crisp, dry white from the French Alps is pure and vibrant. It brings to mind a Granny Smith apple with a touch of honeysuckle. Serve as an aperitif or an accompaniment to lighter fish and poultry dishes." -- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Raclette

As the weather cools down, it is time to think about Raclette for dinner...

RACLETTE Cheese
Raclette Season is here! 
"Raclette, a semi-firm cheese from the Swiss and French Alps, is a fun and different way to enjoy cheese at a friendly get-together on a cool fall or cold winter night. Raclette, which means “scraper,” is traditionally hung on a fork in from of a fire so that the face of the cheese softens. As it melts, it is scraped off the cheese slab and eaten with boiled new potatoes, pickled onions, and cornichons. Today there is an easier way. Electric raclette melters are available for borrow (for free) or for sale from The Wine and Cheese Place, along with properly sliced French or Swiss raclette. Slices of raclette are placed in individual melting trays for a few moments, and then spread on fresh slices of French bread. This is an easy and delicious alternative to fondue ~ no mixing and heating ingredients ahead of time! The texture of raclette is very smooth, and seems to melt in your mouth even without heating. The taste is rich, reminiscent of wine and fruit, with a pronounced tang. Thinly sliced dried ham, such as prosciutto, iberico or serrano is an excellent accompliment. Raclette, thin ham slices, bread, boiled potatoes, pickled onions and sour gerkins, make for a light and festive supper for friends or family. Serve with a great hearty red like Segries Cotes du Rhone. 
-- Bonnie Canning, cheesemonger

Perennial Artisan Ales latest label -- Abraxas

Another label got approved from St. Louis' Perennial Artisan Ales...

This one has been very anticipated,  looks like we will see it in bottles soon.  Stay tuned, I will let you know when we have it in stock.

While you wait, order the other Perennial Beers we have in stock - click here